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Dorchester House

4.0 star property
Victorian B&B in national park in Keswick

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Escape to Dorchester House, nestled in the mountains, and indulge in a delicious English breakfast. Connect to WiFi or unwind amidst nature with outdoor furniture and books nearby. Guests appreciate the tranquil atmosphere of this smoke-free retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free parking nearby

Why we love this property

Victorian mountain charm
Tucked away in a national park, this hotel showcases Victorian architecture and local artists amid stunning mountain surroundings.
Morning meal paradise
This bed & breakfast serves a complimentary English breakfast with thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options. Morning fuel for every dietary preference.

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room (5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room (8) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Double Room (8)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (2) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (6) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Twin Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room (4) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (4)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 73 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, CA12 4EG

What's nearby

  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 111 min drive
  • Penrith Station - 24 min drive
  • Workington Station - 33 min drive
  • Aspatria Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yonder - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dorchester House

Enjoy your visit to Keswick with a stay at Dorchester House. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, and free perks include WiFi and English breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Built in 1896
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Dorchester House Keswick
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast
Dorchester House Bed & breakfast Keswick

Frequently asked questions

Does Dorchester House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dorchester House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dorchester House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dorchester House?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorchester House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dorchester House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, kayaking, and mountain climbing.

What's the area around Dorchester House like?

Dorchester House is a short 9-minute walk from Theatre By The Lake and 10 minutes' walk from Derwentwater.

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Dorchester House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Welcoming
Location
Bathroom
Shower
Lake
Ambience
Food
Amenities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a variety of options, including full English, porridge, and locally sourced items. (27 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, quiet, very nice breakfast.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts are amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them, the location is perfect for getting into Keswick and the rooms lovely - the breakfast was amazing.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

We had a lovely time staying here- it was spotlessly clean, super friendly hosts and the breakfast was really nice too with lots of options. Will be back to stay here again!
Kathryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved the place - from comfy beds to bathroom, from charging station to the view from the window. The breakfast was great as well. Would recommend it without any doubt
Vladas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dorcester House is such a gem, as are the hosts Lorraine and Simon. The location is perfect for getting anywhere and yet it's on a lovely, quiet street. Excellent breakfasts with a nice variety. Porridge with whisky butter is to die for! One of our best UK stays.
Barbara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay

I stayed at Dorchester house with my auntie for 2 nights, really lovely place. Very well kept and spotless throughout. Lorraine and Simon made us feel welcome from the second we arrived. Really lovely couple. The rooms had everything you would need for the stay, beds were comfortable, as the weather was hot a fan was provided. Breakfast was delicious, excellent quality and good selection. There is seating in the front garden to sit in the fresh air. Excellent location as it is only a few minutes walk into the town centre and about10-15 minute walk to derwentwater lake, beautiful place. I would 100% stay again and would recommend it.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was there for 2 nights. Good breakfast both mornings, very clean room and bathroom. My only issue was with the bathroom. Sink very small with a small glass shelf just above it. Therefore very little space to wash face or shave. Moving this shelf to the left or placing it on the opposite wall would have solved the problem very easily.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are friendly, approachable and will do anything to help you have a pleasant stay. Rooms clean and powerful showers. Loads of storage space. Breakfast was amazing and first time when offered a range of options - you must try the Overnight Oats! Just what we needed before some big hikes.
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best sleeps in these beds!!!! The breeze through the big windows was a relief. The room was perfect for myself and 2 boys, spacious and everything we needed!!! Breakfast was delicious, the Yorkshire tea brewed in a pot was perfect. Lorraine and Simon are lovely hosts, I would definitely recommend the guest house to my friends.
Sharon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was bigger than we expected and our beds were very comfortable. It was lovely to arrive to a delicious afternoon tea cake to enjoy in our room. The breakfast was delicious. Tasty locally sourced bacon and sausages, all cooked to perfection. The location is super close to town and about 45 minutes walk to Castlerigg Stones. Highly recommend staying here, Lorraine has so much local knowledge too!
robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accomodationin Keswick

Lorraine and Simon were friendly welcoming hosts. Lots of tourist information provided arou d the house. Our room had an abundance of power points and charhing ports. Lorraines friendly personality made the breakfast room a chatty and friendly environment. Excellent variety of hot and cold breakfast choices.
Sheryn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic B&B in beautiful Keswick! The hosts were warm and super friendly. The room was clean and comfy. We tried a few of the breakfast options and they were all delicious. There’s a beautiful park (Fritz) nearby, and it’s 5-10 miles from several great hiking options, including the breathtaking Buttermere area. Highly recommend!
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious and Lorraine was very helpful with our food allergies!
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 stars!

Fantastic B&B close to the centre of Keswick. Would give 6 stars but app limited to 5. Super clean, super comfortable bed, one of the best nights sleep I've had away from home. Shower nice and powerful. Hosts Lorraine & Simon very hospitable and welcoming. Thank you.
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. Incredibly convenient to town.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying at Dorchester House. Lorraine is such a wonderful host, always helping with any information we need and goes out of her way to help me with storing my luggage before checkin and after checkout.The location is fantastic, just next to the Town centre and bus stops. The street is well-lit and safe to roam even when dark. The room is super cosy and the bedding is clean and so comfortable that my kids would love sleep-in instead of going out and about. The breakfast is delicious and Lorraine makes sure they are served hot. The lake is just 10mins walk and there are many dining options. I cant recommend this place enough and Lorraine and Simon are the best hosts. Thank you for giving us such a lovely stay in Keswick!❤️
s, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable guest house. Lorraine and Simon could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Breakfast was great. Really wish we had planned a loner stay than two nights
Walter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and attentive, could not have asked for anything better
Catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simon and Lorraine were very welcoming hosts and us feel at home during our short stay. The B&B is situated on a quiet residential road near the town centre with parking avaible on the roadside. We found our room well furnished, clean and spacious with a good ensuite bathroom. One can choose from a variety of breakfast items including full English, porridge, etc, all freshly prepared in the morning. Simon and Lorraine do a great job running their guesthouse and long may that continue.
Jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

people great. area in the middle of everything. Breakfast outstanding.
Jan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice people, and looked after us all, really well
Stuart, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this humble b&b and its staff! Room and bathroom were clean and they are so nice and accommodating!
Jasmin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Fabulous stay with Lorraine and Simon. We received a very warm welcome, the room was spotless and very comfortable and the breakfasts were superb. Thank you, we look forward to returning!
Lucy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An exceptional guesthouse - felt very comfortable and looked after. Great breakfast, perfect location and very well priced. The owners really couldn’t have done more! Amazing. Highly recommended.
Benjamin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dorchester house is such a lovely place to stay! With cozy interior and a beautiful dining room, it's just as being invited home to Lorraine and Simon. Lorraine greeted us when we arrived and was always helpful and kind as well as giving practical info about keswich. Would definitely recommend if you're visiting.
Tore, 2-night trip